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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 664.14 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 664.14 and 150.30 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 664.14 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/664.14 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 664.14 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 99,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,820.24/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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